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Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies

By: Rosina

"It's been said that the lard is what produces the traditional taste. However, if desired, butter or margarine may be substituted for very satisfactory results."

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup lard
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
48 almonds

Directions

Sift flour, sugar, baking soda and salt together into a bowl. Cut in the lard until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add egg and almond extract. Mix well.
Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Set them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Place an almond on top of each cookie and press down to flatten slightly
Bake in a pre-heated 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) oven for 15-18 minutes. Cool on rack.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 89 | Total Fat: 5.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by HurricaneSoccer

Haha, I had this recipe in my cupboard but tweeked it a little. I make it every year during...

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by KIMBERLY KAY

I also used half butter and half (butter-flavored) Crisco. Fabulous results, but I must...

Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by luvbakin

I was looking for the chinese almond cookie recipe for my 11 yr old daughter(she loves those...

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2004 by JAYNEO

these were so easy and they tasted great. I rolled the dough into a log and chilled it. Then...

Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2005 by Erin

I've made these a number of times and they are absolutly wonderful. I always up the extract...

Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2007 by MOON2OCEAN

great recipe, the cookies taste exactly like those i bought in chinese bakery, and easy to...

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MERRIMAN

I ate these cookies all the time while growing up in BKLYN. This recipe is very close to...

Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2003 by KIMS CUNNINGHAM

These cookies are so good, you can't stop eating them! I didn't have lard. We used half...

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by YOUGOTTAEAT

These are excellent and easy! I used butter instead of lard. Many thanks Rosina!

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JENNY8258

I made these cookies for a potluck, and they were a major hit! People were raving about my...

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